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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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